“We aren’t expecting commitments on projects while in Canberra. The aim is to ensure our region’s needs are top-of-mind as Canberra’s most senior bureaucrats provide advice to their ministers,” Ms Carbines said.

The delegation expects to meet with the heads of departments or senior executives responsible for infrastructure, regional development, the environment, energy, industry, innovation, communication, the arts and social services.

“It will be a whirlwind one day visit of wall-to-wall meetings, however past experience tells us that these meetings are invaluable for their insights, which will pay dividends to the G21 region in the future,” Ms Carbines said.

G21 Pillars

About G21

G21 is the formal alliance of government, business and community organisations working together to improve the lives of people within the Geelong region across five member municipalities – Colac Otway, Golden Plains, Greater Geelong, Queenscliffe and Surf Coast.